Plastic Surgery APP- Surgery- Charlotte, NC

Advocate Aurora Health•Charlotte, NC

50d•$50 - $75

About The Position

The Department of Surgery at Atrium Health (AH) is seeking a full time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Division of Plastic Surgery. The Division of Plastic Surgery has 10 surgeons and 4 APPs in the Division. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical services are performed at AH Carolinas Medical Center (the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center), AH Cabarrus, and AH Union West. This full-time position includes: Working with surgeons one on one in the OR, IP rounding, minor bedside surgical procedures, call coverage and may include 1 outpatient clinic shift weekly as needed. Assist Surgeons in reconstructive plastic surgery on adult and pediatric patients. Inpatient work comprising of 2-5 scheduled cases per day, with variable monthly call rotation shared with residents and providers. The APP for this role will be primary first assist to surgeons who focus on head/neck reconstruction, pediatric craniofacial surgery, cutaneous malignancy reconstruction, breast reconstruction, orthopedic reconstruction, and OMFS trauma. About the Practice Atrium Health is one of the largest, most comprehensive and integrated, public, not-for-profit systems in the nation compromising more than 7,500 licensed beds, employing over 65,000 people and accounting for more than 12 million patient encounters on an annual basis. The Division of Plastic Surgery offers many services to our patients. We provide head and neck reconstruction for the Levine Cancer Institute, maxillofacial and craniofacial surgeries, Mohs surgery, reconstruction for trauma, skin cancer reconstruction and we are one of the busiest centers in the U.S. for DIEP breast reconstruction. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works.
Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required.
BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions.
Physician Assistant - Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master's Degree preferred.
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

Nice To Haves

Three years of relative experience and/or surgical background preferred.
Experience as a first assist and management of inpatient post-operative patients preferred.
Experience and confidence taking first call for a surgical service.

Responsibilities

Working with surgeons one on one in the OR, IP rounding, minor bedside surgical procedures, call coverage and may include 1 outpatient clinic shift weekly as needed.
Assist Surgeons in reconstructive plastic surgery on adult and pediatric patients.
Inpatient work comprising of 2-5 scheduled cases per day, with variable monthly call rotation shared with residents and providers.
Primary first assist to surgeons who focus on head/neck reconstruction, pediatric craniofacial surgery, cutaneous malignancy reconstruction, breast reconstruction, orthopedic reconstruction, and OMFS trauma.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program